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This study aimed to compare the normal intraocular pressure (IOP) and tear secretion, by means of applanation tonometry and the Schirmer tear test-1 (STT-1), in goats of the Saanen breed with different ages, and at different time points. Thirty six goats, free of ocular abnormalities, were grouped into three different age categories (n=12), animals with 45, 180 and 549 days of age. STT-1 and IOP measurements were carried out always at 9:00am and 7:00pm, during three consecutive days. Results were evaluated statistically (P<0.05). Regarding the time of the day, overall IOP values were significantly lower at 7:00 pm (P<0.001) in individuals with 45 days of age; whereas STT-1 values were significantly higher at 7:00pm (P=0.004) in goats with 549 days of age. Considering the sum of three days, both parameters were significantly lower in individuals with 45 days of age (P<0.001). Intraocular pressure and tear secretion values increase until 180 days of age in the Saanen breed of goats.INDEX TERMS: Ophthalmic semiotechnique, intraocular pressure, Schirmer tear test-1, goats.

Any of the studied substances did not accelerate corneal re-epithelization and did not add protection to the corneal microvilli. Significant higher levels of active form of MMP-2 in 3% chondroitin sulfate-treated group may indicate that the agent acts as substrate for such enzyme. At the end of the experiment, 1% EDTA was the most efficient agent to inhibit significantly the latent form of MMP-9. However, any of the substances add benefit over saline on reducing the proteolytic activity in the cornea of rats after alkali injury.

RESUMENEn esta revisión se presentan los principales requerimientos para medir de manera multimodal, indicadores del bienestar en animales de producción, desde los parámetros productivos hasta los fisiológicos, categorizados como indicadores no invasivos e indicadores invasivos. Se pretende generar una compilación de ideas para que el investigador de acuerdo con las limitaciones, condiciones y alcances de sus recursos evalúe bienestar animal con fines académicos, de investigación y de optimización de la producción y del mercadeo de los productos finales en un sistema de producción pecuario.Palabras clave: bienestar animal; indicadores de bienestar; multimodal ABSTRACT This review presents the main requirements for measuring multimodal welfare indicators in production animals, from production parameters to physiological parameters, categorized as noninvasive indicators and invasive indicators. It is intended to generate a collection of ideas so that the researcher, in accordance with the limitations, conditions and scope of its resources, evaluate animal welfare for academic purposes, research and optimization of the production and marketing of the final products in a livestock production system.

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